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[Jay Vaughan]

> Are you saying that, in this example, the 999 as it stands should  
> not cost
> more than $200 or, manufactures should be designing synths that are  
> simple
> enough to be under $200?  In which case, the 999 should have been much
> simpler to reach the target figure?
>


I don't think that the synths being marketed today are worth the  
money being asked for them, all things considered.  The profit  
margins are astronomical for some mfr's.  Since a $1200 synth means  
far more profit, even if less are sold, the incentive to design a  
$200 - $500 synth is not there, even though more would be sold.  Its  
really truly an elitist strategy, and I think that bleeds over into  
the kinds of music that are being made with the products.

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Jay Vaughan